Regional Nerve Block Decreases the Incidence of Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Hip Fracture

Regional Nerve Block Decreases the Incidence of Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Hip Fracture

Postoperative delirium is common in elderly patients with hip fracture. Pain is a major risk factor for delirium, and regional nerve blocks (RNBs) effectively control pain in hip fractures. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of RNB on delirium after hip surgery in elderly patients. This retrosp...

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Main Authors: Eic Ju Lim, Won Uk Koh, Hyungtae Kim, Ha-Jung Kim, Hyun-Chul Shon, Ji Wan Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
hip fracture
nerve block
delirium
pain
opioids
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/16/3586

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